What have I changed??

So since diagnosis 20 days ago what have I changed??

My whole life has turned upside down to be honest.

I have gone from junk food junkie to "on my way to becoming a foodie guru" on all things nutrients!

I labelled/calculated what I would of eaten on a typical day on my NutraCheck app (love this! and its free) and it was shocking how much fat, salt, sugar and calories I was eating and the lack of fibre.

I maybe brave enough to post these in a few months time...... just not yet, Im sort of ashamed. 

I have started to compile a list of meals that are easy to prepare, have a balanced amount of energy between the carbs, protein and fats.  I am trying to stick with the advice given by my Diabetic Nurse to reduce my carbs where possible and increase my proteins. Adding increased fibre into the mix often gives those all important nutrients and macro nutrients our bodies need. And dont get me started on salt!!

But what is the difference between all these food groups! So far I have learnt this......

not all foods are equal!

They come in SO many forms that I intend to break down each group in other blogs. Mutliple sources of conflicting advice, Govn advice, food industry advice, friends, family and Specialist Nurse advice - it all gets very contradictory and overwhelming.

I have cut out big  areas of food though.

ANY and ALL forms of fast food..... MacD, KFC, Pizzas, Nandos, Chinese, Indian & Fish N Chips

not saying I cant make versions of these at home!! but no more high fat, salt, MSG and addiction for me!

Also chocolate, in all its forms - its just such a nonono for me now; it will spike my blood sugar, show up for all the world to see on my three monthly bloods, make me feel awful and send me back to oblivion.

Cadburys make go out of business, I have warned them 😂

Crisps, chips, high fat roast spuds etc etc

not saying I will NEVER have them again, but in moderation, once my weight is down (and I feel in control) and home made.

Learning to cook again is hard work, I was always reluctant and often cut corners but Im learning this is for ME!

Bottom line is my life NEEDED to change, I have thrown myself in at the deep end with the help of  The Hubby aka Skippy who tastes, advises and critiques my offerings.

I will get better at this, soon it will be easy peasy! I hope 🤞

After all this is DO or DIE (or have limbs removed and organs leave the premises again) 

Time to care for me......